Signing Ceremony with Industry

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony between Universiti Malaya and Coway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Coway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universiti Malaya for an academic-industrial collaboration for the first R&D Centre outside of South Korea. 

This partnership will see the establishment of several laboratories to conduct water and sleep quality research, as well as in-depth research to develop Coway’s products with Malaysians in mind. Besides, this collaboration will also include internships, consultations, sponsorships, and other opportunities. We believe in constant innovation for a better life, and we strive to provide solutions that go beyond care.

The Signing Ceremony was held at Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya on 21 April 2022. Attended by Managing Director of Coway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Mr. Choi Ki Ryong and at Universiti Malaya side are, Profesor Ir. Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) with fellow management and researcher from Coway and Universiti Malaya.

On left side, Acting Director of UM ILO, Dr. Bong Yii Bonn and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of Universiti Malaya, Profesor Ir. Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman.

On right side, Managing Director of Coway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Mr Choi Ki Ryong and Head of R&D Dept, Coway (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony between Universiti Malaya and Caring Pharmacy 

CARiNG Pharmacy is entering a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universiti Malaya through the Faculty of Pharmacy to explore meaningful industrial–university linkage in nurturing future leaders in pharmacist in various strategic programs. In addition, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) will soon-to-be linked with UM Sustainability and Development Centre (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) towards 2030.

The Media Launch of the “ Do it Right Campaign “ was witnessed in the presence of Mr. Chong Yeow Siang, Managing Director of CARiNG Pharmacy, accompanied by Mr Loo Jooi Leng, Marketing Director of CARiNG Pharmacy, Mr. Yeoh Yee Soon, General Manager (Revenue – Direct & Event) of Sin Chew, Professor Dr. Hasniza Zaman Huri, Dean for Faculty of Pharmacy UM, Assoc Prof Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamed, Director of UM SDC and the strategic partners of this project.

The “ Do It Right Campaign “ is a free service that offers a way to dispose of unwanted or expired medicines safely and conveniently at your local community pharmacy.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony between Universiti Malaya and Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Universiti Malaya inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for innovation that is inspired by the convergence of human potential and digital transformation. By this collaboration, students get the insights of what the industry needs and know how to tap into talent coming into the industry.

Mr. Raghu as a Managing Director of Western Digital Tech are believed that strategic industry-university collaboration is a critical component of the innovation process, providing a myriad of benefits to both parties. For academic’s side, Western Digital will help student about their research to achieve tangible impacts and gain access to new skills, data or equipment.

UM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), Professor Dr. Yatimah Alias said the partnership is an opportunity for UM to be involved and expand mutually beneficial collaborations in research projects that can create value to the society through innovative solutions.

On the left side are Mr. Sudhir Bhassu (Senior Director, Chief of Staff and Strategic Corporation) and Mr. Raghu Bathamenadan (Vice-President & Managing Director HDD Operations Planning, KL Centre of Excellence)

On the right side are, Professor Dr. Yatimah Alias, UM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International) and Professor Ir. Dr. Kaharudin Dimyati (Dean, Faculty of Engineering UM)

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony between Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia with Gamuda Land and Memorandum of Collaboration with Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

27 July 2022 - Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) with Gamuda Land and Memorandum of Collaboration with Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL).

Gamuda Land, UM and UKM inked a Memorandum of Understanding at Gamuda Cove on 27 July 2022. Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Nor Badrul Anuar Juma’at (Associate Vice-Chancellor of Infrastructure and Information Service) represented UM to sign the MoU with LAr. Khariza Abdul Khalid (Executive Director of Gamuda Land).

The areas of collaboration cover the following initiatives:
1) UM and UKM with Gamuda Parks on Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands (PIDW) Water Quality enhancement project.
2) UniKL and Gamuda on advocacy of better waste and material management.
3) UM and Gamuda Land on the Wetland Arboretum Gallery Curation project.

In short, these sustainability partnerships are aligned with the Gamuda Green Plan (GGP) with sets of targets driven by Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The goal is to reduce direct and indirect corporate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 30% in 2025 and 45% in 2030.

Research Agreement Signing between Universiti Malaya and Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 

17 May 2022: Research Agreement Signing between Universiti Malaya and Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd at Cube Room, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya.

Vice President & Managing Director of HDD Operations Planning, KL Center of Excellence, Mr Raghu Bathamenadan, Senior Global Director of Digital Transformation & Augmented Analytics, Mr George Ng and Senior Manager & Technologist, AI Solutions & Architecture and Program Management, Mr Damiam Lim of Western Digital Malaysia were all presenced, together with researchers and students from the faculty.

The Research Agreement is meant for a student project supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr Chow Chee Onn and Dr Anis Salwa Mohd Khairuddin to develop prototype AI applications using a combination of Internet-of-Things and Machine Learning technologies.